Aqua Creek F-SCTXL Scout Excel Pool Lift User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Aqua Creek
Table of Contents
- Aqua Creek F-SCTXL Scout Excel Pool Lift
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Scout Excel Components
- Installation: ADA 6uidelines
- Anchor Installation
- Scout Excel Assembly Instructions
- Footrest Installation Instructions
- Basic Troubleshooting
- Proper Care of Pool & Spa Lifts
- PROPER CARE NOTES
- AQUA CREEK PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED FIVE (5) YEAR WARRANTY
- Documents / Resources
Aqua Creek F-SCTXL Scout Excel Pool Lift
SCOUT EXCEL
- MAX WEIGHT CAPACITY: 375LBS [170kg]
- U.S. PATENT NO. D507,769 S
- USE THIS MANUAL FOR PART #’s: F- SCTXL / F-SCTXL-T / F-SCTXL-G
- F- SCTXL-W / F-SCTXL-C
MANDATORY
- LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH OWNER
- Read and follow all instructions.
Lift safety can only be ensured if the lift is installed and operated according to these instructions.
- FOR SAFETY REASONS
- NEVER swim alone
- NEVER use the lift with a dry pool
- NEVER apply direct water pressure to the electronics
- NEVER permit children to play on or around the lift
- DO NOT allow children to use the lift without adult supervision
READ CAREFULLY
Check entire box and all packing materials for parts. Before beginning
assembly, read the instructions and identify parts using the figures and parts
listed in this document.
It is critical that all parts be carefully inspected prior to installation. If
any damage occurred in transit, Aqua Creek Products, LLC must be notified
within three days of receipt of unit.
Proper installation cannot be overstressed, as an improper installation voids
Aqua Creek’s warranty and may affect the safety of the user.
Scout Excel Lift
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
- WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- A wire connector is provided on the unit to connect a minimum 8 AWG (8.4mm2) solid copper conductor between this unit and the means for local equipotential bonding.
- Check the unit periodically for signs of deterioration: Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the lift is in safe working condition.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- Affix supplied ADA POOL/SPA LIFT sign in a location visible from the lift at all times.
- Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the appliance before being charged. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. If the appliance is to be stored unused for a
- long period of time, the batteries should be removed and stored on the wall mounted charger to maintain the battery charge. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
REDUCE THE RISK OF DROWNING!
- Supervise children at all times.
- No jumping or diving from the lift.
- Seat may be hot, use caution when entering.
- Keep covered when not in use. Inspect and clean before use.
INDOOR BATTERY CHARGER:
- AMPERAGE= 0.65 FREQUENCY= 60
- 24 VOLT BATTERY
- AMPERAGE= 8 IP RATING = IPXS
Scout Excel Components
- THE SCOUT EXCEL LIFT MAIN ASSEMBLY
- CONTROL ARM
- LIFTING ARM
- ADJUSTABLE SEAT ARM
- FOOTREST
- ACTUATOR
- HANDSET
- 24V BATTERY
Installation: ADA 6uidelines
ADA REQUIREMENTS (For Commercial Applications):
The Scout Excel Lift is completely ADA Compliant when installed correctly. The
installation must meet the following requirements:
- Clear deck space dimensions (see FIGURE 1)
- Install lift a minimum of 19 inches from the pool edge (For curved pool walls contact Aqua Creek for placement)
- Deck slope no greater than 1 :48
- The seat must be submerged at least 18 inches into the water. The lift
- should be installed at a location with 42-48 inches of depth (deck to pool floor)
NOTE: Other requirements may be necessary based on local code requirements. The anchor system should be bonded according to NEC Section 680 and/or local code requirements.
Anchor Installation: Core-drill Retro-fit (Typical Concrete Pool Dech Installation)
Your deck MUST have:
- Minimum footing size: 3′ – 6″ x 3′ – 6″ x 1 0″ thick.
- Minimum concrete strength: 2500 psi
- Reinforcement: #5 rebar EW top & bottom
TOOLS REQUIRED:
- CORE DRILL
- 3″ CORE DRILL BIT
- 1 1/2″CORE DRILL BIT EPOXY (ANCHOR ADHESIVE)*
- MARKING PEN
- AIR NOZZLE & PUMP/COMP.
- HEAT GUN (OPTIONAL)
- MASKING TAPE
*Use HILTI RE-500-SD adhesive anchor or SIMPSON SET-XP anchor adhesive or equivalant.
NOTE: Your local codes may require one or more permits. Check with your local building codes for the proper permit requirements.
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Mark the center of the anchor location on your deck using the guidelines on page 4. Also mark the center for the fixing anchor 3 1 /2″ from the center anchor.
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Using a 3″ diameter core-drill bit, drill a 3″ diameter hole at the anchor location. Make sure to keep the bit square to the deck. Drill straight down to a depth of at least 6′? Then use a 1 1 /2″ drill bit for the fixing anchor, drilling down at least 4″
NOTE: Create a depth marker on the drill bit with black electrical tape to make sure you drill to the right depth. If you drill through the deck you may need to use the saw-cut installation instructions. -
Remove plug and clean out the holes with a wire brush. Insert an air nozzle to the bottom of the hole. Use a pump or compressed air to blow out the hole. A heat-gun may be helpful in drying out the hole.
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Place the anchor in the hole and ‘dry-fit’ it first to make sure the anchor will be flush and plumb with the finished deck surface when installed. Adjust the hole as needed.
NOTE: Pool decks with pavers or thick tiles may require other anchor options. Contact Aqua Creek Products. -
Inject epoxy adhesive into each hole starting at the bottom until the hole is 1/3 to 1/2 full.
NOTE: We recommend using masking tape around the top of the anchors so that no epoxy gets inside the anchors. -
Install the anchor into the epoxy filled hole by pushing down and twisting back and forth to evenly distribute the epoxy around the anchor. Push down until it is flush with the finished deck surface. Clean off any excess epoxy. Adjust the anchor as needed to make sure it is flush and plumb with the deck surface. This should be done during the adhesives’ specified ‘gel time’ (see epoxy manufacturers’ instructions).
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Let the epoxy cure for at least 24 hours before installing the lift (or where applicable according to the epoxy manufacturers’ instructions).
Anchor Installation
Saw-cut Retro-fit/New construction
- Mask the bottom hole of the anchor sleeve to prevent concrete from seeping in.
- Install rebar in the 3′-6″x 3′-6″ section of the deck that will be thickened to 1 O’: SEE FIGURES B & C.
- Set the bronze anchor sleeve in place. Make sure the center of the anchor sleeve is no more than 44″from the pool’s edge. Set the fixing anchor insert 3 1/2″from the center of the anchor sleeve. Fixing anchor may be located anywhere on the deck, as long as it is 3 1/2″from the center of the anchor sleeve. SEE FIGURE B.
- Bond the anchor sleeve according to your local code requirements by using the bonding lug and bonding screw on the side of the anchor sleeve.
- Pour your concrete and finish the pool deck surface.
- Once the concrete has cured, your lift is ready to be mounted into the anchor sleeve.
Scout Excel Assembly Instructions
TOOLS REQUIRED:
- 1 /2″ WRENCH
- 9/16″ WRENCH
- 3/4″WRENCH
- 3/16″ ALLEN WRENCH
- 1 /4″ ALLEN WRENCH
WARNING: NEVER LIFT THE MAIN ASSEMBLY USING THE LINEAR ACTUATOR AS A HANDLE! USE AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE TO LIFT. USE A TRANSPORT CART IF AVAILABLE.
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Lift the Scout Excel MAIN ASSEMBLY from the shipping container. Insert the 1.9″ [48mm] post of the MAIN ASSEMBLY into the deck anchor (FIGURE A, PAGE 6). Ease the MAIN ASSEMBLY down until it rests on the deck surface. Rotate the base until the fixing anchor hole lines up with the fixing anchor. Install the 1 /2″ x 1 1 /2″ hex bolt and washer to hold down the lift. Tighten the bolt.
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Remove the shipping strap and all packing from the ACTUATOR. Connect the LIFTING ARM between the mast and the ACTUATOR (FIGURE D). Tighten nylock nuts (PHOTO 1 & PHOTO 2).
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NOTE: Be careful not to over-tighten bolts. Over-tightening can cause damage and compromise the safety of your lift.
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NOTE: The LIFTING ARM is easily flipped around the wrong way. Make sure the end marked 118″ is towards the mast, as shown.
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Install the CONTROL ARM (“A” END) onto the mast as shown in FIGURE E. Tighten the nylock nut (PHOTO 3, PAGE 8).
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Install the CHAIR ARM at the ends of the LIFTING ARM and CONTROL ARM (FIGURE E) Tighten the nylock nuts (PHOTOS 4 & 5).
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NOTE: Make sure the letters match up; with the chair facing away from the main assembly.
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NOTE: Flip the CONTROL ARM (upper arm) out of the way while the LIFTING ARM (lower arm) is attached first (this makes it easier to line-up the holes).
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Remove the fully charged BATTERY from the charger and install the battery to the control bracket, on top of the control box. Once secure, connect the battery cable to the control box cable. The lift will only operate when the battery is connected properly.
WHEN LIFT IS NOT IN SERVICE, STORE BATTERY ON THE CHARGER! -
The CHAIR ASSEMBLY will arrive attached to the CHAIR ARM adjusted to its highest position.
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To adjust the CHAIR ASSEMBLY to a lower position remove the hardware as shown in FIGURE G. Slide the SEAT ASSEMBLY to its desired position (in 4″ increments) and reinstall the hardware. The maximum adjustment is 16′:
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DO NOT ATTACH THE CHAIR ASSEMBLY ANY LOWER THAN THE BOTTOM TWO HOLES -ALWAYS USE THE TWO (2) SUPPLIED BOLTS TO ATTACH THE CHAIR ASSEMBLYTO THE CHAIR ARM!
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NOTE: For most applications the seat will be installed in its lowest position. For applications where a wall or curb must be cleared the seat should be installed in a higher position.
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With the lift fully assembled and anchored, run the lift completely out and back in 3-5 times, without weight, for the lifts “break in” cycle period.
Footrest Installation Instructions
The Aqua Creek footrest assembly is designed to fit under the chair and is installed inside the 2″ square tubing that supports the chair from underneath. To install the footrest;
- Insert the footrest assembly into the 2 x 2 square tubing that supports the chair until the plastic insert of the footrest assembly sits flush against the end of the 2 x 2 tube.
- Using the supplied 1 /4″ hardware, fasten the legrest assembly to the 2 x 2 tubing.
Basic Troubleshooting
Problem : The lift won’t move.
Solution:
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Make sure the battery is properly seated:
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You should hear a click when the battery is properly seated on the control box or charger.
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NOT Properly Attached: Note: the white bracket is in front of the silver clip, which will not allow for an electrical connection
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Properly Attached: Note: the white bracket is behind the silver clip, holding it securely to allow for an electrical connection
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Make sure the cords are properly plugged in:
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NOT Properly Inserted:
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The cord plug is flush with or sticking out of the outlet
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Properly Inserted: The cord plug is recessed into the outlet Check the ends of the cords for corrosion or damage. The cord plugs should be recessed into the outlet. You should feel them pop into place when they are correctly inserted.
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Check the contact points:
Make sure the contact points of the control box and the battery are not damaged or corroded. If there is corrosion clean with Scotch-Brite™ pad. Put some dielectric grease on the contact points before reattaching the battery. -
Make sure the battery is fully charged:
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The Charger is ON when the green light is glowing
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The Battery is CHARG-1 NG when the orange light is glowing
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When the Battery is charged the orange light will stop glowing
Problem: The lift stopped moving over the water and is stuck.
Solution:
- Press the emergency button
Use a pen or pencil tip and stick it into the emergency button on the front of the control box to retract the lift.
Note: the lift will not retract if the battery is not fully charged or if the control box is not working. The emergency button only overrides the remote handset.
Pinch Point Locations
Proper Care of Pool & Spa Lifts
PROCEDURE | BEFORE EACH USE | DAILY | WEEKLY | MONTHLY |
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Check battery level indicator on control box | ✓ |
Run the lift through a complete test cycle (fully extend actuator) to verify
it is functioning properly| ✓| | |
Wash lift with fresh water and dry with clean, soft, non-abrasive cloth| | ✓|
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Recharge battery| | ✓| |
Visually inspect lift fordamage, corrosion, and loose or missing hardware| |
✓| |
Check all contact points for damage and/or corrosion| | | ✓|
Repair, clean and apply dielectric grease to all contact points| | | ✓|
Thoroughly clean lift frame and apply a liberal coat of car wax to maintain
the lift’s finish| | | | ✓
Check all Warning and Cautionary labels to make sure they are not faded or
worn. Replace as needed.| | | | ✓
PROPER CARE NOTES
- Use only fresh water to wash your lift. Do not wash with pool water.
- Use only clean, soft, non-abrasive cloths on your lift.
- Do not store lift in pump room or near chemicals.
- Do not allow children to play on or around this lift.
- When cleaning the lift, do not spray water directly on control box or battery.
- The lift may need to be bonded according to local code requirements.
- If the lift is not used for extended periods, remove the battery from the lift and store it on the wall charger to maintain the batteries charge. The charger should be plugged in and in a climate controlled area.
STAIN REMOVAL TIPS:
To remove stubborn stains from finish, spray affected area with mild dish
soap, rub briskly with a 3M Scotch Brite TM pad. Use white epoxy paint to
touch up the finish. Apply
wax to protect when dry.
AQUA CREEK PRODUCTS, LLC LIMITED FIVE (5) YEAR WARRANTY
SCOUT EXCEL POOL LIFT (ITEM #’s F-SCTXL, F-SCTXL-T, F-SCTXL-G, F-SCTXL-W,
F-SCTXL-C)
Aqua Creek Products, LLC (a.k.a. Aqua Creek) warrants to the original end user
purchaser that products manufactured by Aqua Creek, when properly installed in
accordance with assembly and installation instructions, and properly used and
maintained, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase, provided that
Aqua Creek receives prompt notice in writing of any defect or failure and
satisfactory proof thereof, with the following exception(s):
Exceptions :
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All electrical components, including the linear actuator shall have the following warranty period:
- Year 1-2: 100% Coverage
- Year 3: 60% Coverage (Customer is responsible for 40% of replacement cost)
- Year 4: 50% Coverage (Customer is responsible for 50% of replacement cost)
- Year 5: 40% Coverage (Customer is responsible for 60% of replacement cost)
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Hydraulic actuators and mesh slings shall have a warranty period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
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Powder coat finish scratches, scrapes, corrosion, or dents from customers normal use, negligence, or abuse
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This warranty specifically excludes reimbursement for labor to remove, repair, or install the product and any shipping charges. These warranties do not cover any damages due to accident, force majeure, act of nature, misuse, abuse, negligence or failure to properly maintain any products, or normal wear and tear from day to day operations. In the event that any products are altered, repaired, or improperly installed or improperly used by anyone without the prior written approval by Aqua Creek, all warranties are void. IMPORTANT:
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AMOUNT OF WEIGHT PLACED ON LIFT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RATED LIFTING CAPACITY FOR THE LIFT. NEVER OPERATE THE LIFT UNDER LOAD IN A DRY POOL (WITH NO WATER IN THE POOL). It is the responsibility of the lift owner to verify the weight of the patron for warranty claim purposes and to ensure that the lift is not overloaded. Non-payment for product to Aqua Creek may void warranty.
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To initiate a warranty claim, the owner of an Aqua Creek product must provide the place of purchase, in writing, with a full description of the product, its serial number, the dates of purchase and installation, and the exact nature of the defect. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written warranty claim by Aqua Creek, and barring any unforeseen delays, the place of purchase will be notified of Aqua Creek’s decision regarding the claim.
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If requested by Aqua Creek, any defective product must be returned, freight prepaid by customer, to Aqua Creek’s designated factory location or duly appointed distributor for inspection and/or repair. Aqua Creek will, at its option, repair or replace the failed or defective item, and deliver the repaired product or replacement to the customer. All freight charges are the responsibility of the customer. Products returned to Aqua Creek for which Aqua Creek provides replacement under this limited warranty shall become the property of Aqua Creek. A new warranty period shall NOT be established for the repaired or replaced products. Such products shall remain under warranty only for the remainder of the original warranty period on the original products purchased.
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This written limited warranty constitutes the final, complete and exclusive statement of warranty terms. No person or organization is authorized to make any other specific or implied warranties or representations on behalf of Aqua Creek.
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THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHICH ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE.
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THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT AQUA CREEK’S DESIGNATED FACTORY LOCATION, OR DULY APPOINTED DISTRIBUTOR, OR IN PLACE AT AQUA CREEK’S OPTION. IN NO EVENT SHALL AQUA CREEK’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE ENTIRE AMOUNT PAID TO AQUA CREEK BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER FOR THE FAILED OR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL AQUA CREEK PRODUCTS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE. -
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Aqua Creek Products, LLC 9889 Garrymore Lane Missoula, MT 59808
Toll Free: 888-687-3552
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